The LivePlan Blog

COVID-19 has forced small businesses to handle cash flow, remote work, and health priorities all at once. Here’s the articles we’ve found to help with that.

Find out what the newly announced Paycheck Protection Program means for your small business, how to apply and have the loan partially or fully forgiven.

In the March issue of Emergent, we bring you a roundup of resources on planning, routine and tips for remote work. Read on for thoughtfully curated content.

Don’t let times of uncertainty lead to panic and rushed decisions. Instead find ways to adapt and plan, starting with reviewing your budget and forecasts.

(latest update: March 31, 2020) There is a good chance that you, like many small business owners, are wondering how the financial fallout of the coronavirus (COVID-19), will impact your business. For many, it isn’t just a question of lost sales, but uncertainty around how to best protect your livelihood, support your employees and manage […]

Learn more about Palo Alto Software’s own struggles; about how LivePlan came to be; and about how we make decisions that impact the bottom line.

When you’re putting together a business plan or a strategic plan for growth, you’ll hear people talk about budgets and forecasts. Sometimes it seems like the terms are used interchangeably, but there are some key differences between budgeting and forecasting.  What’s the difference between budgeting and forecasting? The primary difference between a budget and a […]

TAM, SAM, SOM—have you heard these acronyms and wondered what they actually mean? Here’s a breakdown, plus how they apply to your business (with examples).

Is debt or equity the best way to fund your business? Both have pros and cons to consider and explore to find what financing mix is right for you.

See how adjusting cash flow assumptions for revenue and expense forecasting is the best way to accurately plan and manage your current and future cash flow.